University of Dundee Strategy themes
We will develop the following priority academic themes to provide focus and concentrate our impact on those areas where we can make the most difference.
- Population health and wealth
- Climate action and net zero
- Equity and inclusion
Investigating these themes in our curricula will ensure that our students will be active global citizens attuned to social needs from the local to the global as well as the ways in which these are interconnected.
You can view selected case studies from these themes below.
Population health and wealth
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A new economic impact assessment has highlighted the contribution that the University of Dundee makes to the local, national and international economy.
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Scientists have designed a novel molecule capable of destroying an as-yet undruggable cancer-causing protein – and are making it available for researchers around the world to use in their own work, free of charge
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A collaborative venture between the University of Dundee, NHS Tayside and NHS Education for Scotland aims to transform the delivery of oral healthcare
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A University of Dundee academic has told how the efforts of UK medics are helping to transform care for women with some of the lowest breast cancer survival rates in the world
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How our quality data and health informatics expertise has enhanced randomised controlled trials for the benefit of clinical practice.
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How our unique health informatic expertise is helping when considering treatment in patients with various aspects of kidney disease.
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Shaping the future of commercial drug development and driving global pharmaceutical investment.
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Driving improvements in screening programmes and reducing bowel cancer mortality rates.
Climate action and net zero
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The planting of two ‘Trees of Hope’ symbolises the University of Dundee’s commitment to equitable working with partners in Africa.
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One of Africa’s leading academics will address the University of Dundee at the launch of a major new series of lectures.
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The opening of a new coal mine in the UK would undermine the government’s international credibility in tackling climate change, a leading expert has warned.
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The planet is “doomed” if political differences brought to light by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine cannot be put aside by global leaders at next week’s COP27 summit.
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The protection and conservation of marine ecosystems in the waters around the Pitcairn Islands.
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Widespread citizen engagement leads to Europe-wide action on climate change.
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Staff at Dundee University are gearing up for a pilot scheme that will see electric bikes used to get around campus.
Equity and inclusion
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The planting of two ‘Trees of Hope’ symbolises the University of Dundee’s commitment to equitable working with partners in Africa.
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A new economic impact assessment has highlighted the contribution that the University of Dundee makes to the local, national and international economy.
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The University of Dundee has today published a report into the institution's historical links with transatlantic slavery.
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University leaders from Dundee and Malawi came together to launch an innovative partnership model with the potential to transform lives and support communities across Malawi and beyond.
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Changing global standards for the provision, education and regulation of midwifery.
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Bringing the voices of street children and youth to bear on global policy through UN General Comment.
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Professor Angela Daly from the Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science and Dundee Law School will chair the newly created Independent Expert Group.